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I have the Polaris lock-and-ride half-windshield on my DLX. I am finding that this thing really sucks. No no... Its a good quality item, but it puts the windblast right in my eyes. I find any speed over 20-25 uncomfortable. I wear glasses, and it still bothers me.
My Odes had a fixed full polycarbonate windshield, but the plastic in that one was just slightly harder than butter. Despite my best care, within a month it was so scratched up that at night oncoming headlights made it impossible to see out of. As we do a lot of riding on the roads at our lake, this was so dangerous, that I cut the windshield down so I could see at night.
I definitely want the opening kind for ventalation, but man, the glass version cost like $1100!!!. I found that SuperATV has what is basically the same windshield, but with polycarbonate instead of glass for about $400. I'm tempted by the price difference, but I am shy of getting another windshield that will get all scratched up.
The website claims:
Of course the glass window would be immune to that, but I am wondering if I should spend the $$$ to try the poly one first. All advice appreciated.
Tim
FYI: Riding environment: About 30% paved roads, about 30% gravel roads, about 40% trails. I tend to avoid mud. Sand is not even a consideration.
My Odes had a fixed full polycarbonate windshield, but the plastic in that one was just slightly harder than butter. Despite my best care, within a month it was so scratched up that at night oncoming headlights made it impossible to see out of. As we do a lot of riding on the roads at our lake, this was so dangerous, that I cut the windshield down so I could see at night.
I definitely want the opening kind for ventalation, but man, the glass version cost like $1100!!!. I found that SuperATV has what is basically the same windshield, but with polycarbonate instead of glass for about $400. I'm tempted by the price difference, but I am shy of getting another windshield that will get all scratched up.
The website claims:
I'm not sure how much of that is advertising hype, or if it is really scratch resistant. Anybody have any experience with coated poly windshields? I understand that if you drag a tree limb across it, no coating in the world will prevent a scratch. I'm talking about "swirl-mark" type scratches that comes with routine cleaning.
Of course the glass window would be immune to that, but I am wondering if I should spend the $$$ to try the poly one first. All advice appreciated.
Tim
FYI: Riding environment: About 30% paved roads, about 30% gravel roads, about 40% trails. I tend to avoid mud. Sand is not even a consideration.
